to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
one round; one turn; one size (larger or smaller); one cycle of the twelve years of the Chinese zodiac
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
(being) on time; work hours; time on duty; (in) real time; (watching, etc.) live
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
at the same time; concurrently; simultaneously; coinciding (with)
to be dumbfounded; to be taken aback; to be rattled
origin; (arch.) appearance of an auspicious sign that one will receive a divine mandate to becoming emperor; (arch.) birth of an emperor or his ancestors
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
Ming dynasty (of China; 1368-1644)
implicitly; indirectly; tacitly; by implication; obscurely
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to; to attend
judge; judgement; decision; judging (a person, situation, etc.); judgement
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
to listen to in an ecstasy
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
cunning and experienced in the ways of the world; crafty and worldly-wise; sly old (fox)
entering; entrance; attendance; audience; containing; income; earnings
three; three years of age
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; to stun; to amaze
ostentation; show; affectation
all you want; as much as one wants
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)
hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation
standard of revolt; banner of rebellion
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
deceiving; cheating; fooling
to take part in (usu. something bad); to be a party to; to have a hand in
(not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; overly